​Oldham caretaker keen to work with Man Utd legend Scholes

Both men had been interviewed for the role of manager for the club on a full time basis and whilst commenting on the issue, Wellens said: "I think that's a question to answer when the owners of the club make a decision.

"For me there was no better player growing up than Paul Scholes and he was one of my idols. So if you're a football club and you want Paul Scholes to come in, it's a big thing to say no to.

"If you're asking me if I would like to work alongside him, it would 100 per cent be a 'yes'. He's a massive name who I've got a lot of respect for."